Sigrun Henjum

About

A professor in Public Health Nutrition and a clinical nutritionist, world traveler with experience in nutritional epidemiology from Algeria, Argentina, Vietnam, Nepal and with several international contacts. Her publications span several research fields within maternal and child nutrition, child growth and development, iodine excess and deficiency, malnutrition, dietary research, breastfeeding, micronutrients, the right to adequate food, and food security. She has projects on monitoring of iodine in the Norwegian population, revisiting the WHO methodology of nutritional iodine, in addition to an EU project on knowledge of iodine in young European women. She has been working with food insecurity among asylum seekers and elderly in Norway and dietary intake and micronutrients deficiencies in vegetarians and vegans. At OsloMet Sigrun is the head of the research group Public Health Nutrition and head of the Health Science Research Program. She is also supervising master and PhD students.

Fields of study

Academic disciplines

Nutrition

Subject areas

Public health nutrition Clinical nutrition Micronutrient deficiencies Breastfeeding/complementary feeding Iodine deficiency and excess Growth and development Nutritional epidemiology

Research groups

Public Health Nutrition

Research projects

Policy Evaluation Network (PEN) – Public policies addressing health-related behaviours in Europe
The Joint Programming Initiative a Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life (JPI HDHL) brings together 26 countries that align research programming and fund new research to prevent or minimise diet-related chronic diseases.

Scientific publications

Torheim, Liv Elin; Løvhaug, Anne Lene; Huseby, Camilla Sanne; Henjum, Sigrun; Terragni, Laura; Poelman, Maartje; Harrington, Janas M.; Vandevijvere, Stefanie; Roos, Gun (2023). Evaluation and prioritization of food environment policies in Norway using the Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI). Food & Nutrition Research (FNR) . Vol. 67.

Edvardsen Tonheim, Live; Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; Stea, Tonje Holte; Henjum, Sigrun (2023). Consumption of meat and dairy substitute products amongst vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians. Food & Nutrition Research (FNR) . Vol. 67.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3068178

Almendingen, Kari; Knutsen, Ingrid Ruud; Hjerpaasen, Kari Jonsbu; Henjum, Sigrun; Hakestad, Kari Anne (2023). “It Enables Us to Reflect More on Nutrition”: A Mixed Methods Cross-Sectional Study on Preclinical Digital Training in Nurse Education. Education Sciences . Vol. 13.

Miller, V.; Reedy, J; Cudhea, F; Zhang, J; Shi, P; Erndt-Marino, J; Coates, J; Micha, R; Webb, P; Mozaffarian, D; Henjum, Sigrun; Strand, Tor Arne; Abbott, P.; Abdollahi, M.; Abedi, P.; Abumweis, S.; Adair, L.; Ng, SA.; Al Nsour, Mohannad; Alam, Iftikhar; Al-Daghri, Nasser; Al-Hamad, Nawal; Al-Hooti, Suad; Alissa, Eman; Al-Zenki, Sameer; Anderson, Simon; Anzid, Karim; Arambepola, C; Arici, Mustafa; Arsenault, J; Asciak, R; Biro, Lajos; Barengo, Noël C.; Barquera, Simon; Bas, M; Becker, Wulf; Beer-Borst;, S; Bergman, Per; Boindala, S; Bovet, Pascal; Bradshaw, Debbie; Bukhary, N; Bundhamcharoen, Kanitta; Caballero, M; Calleja, Neville; Cao, X; Capanzana, M; Carmikle, J; Castetbon, Katia; Castro, M (2022). Global, regional, and national consumption of animal-source foods between 1990 and 2018: findings from the Global Dietary Database. The Lancet Planetary Health . Vol. 6.

Pineda, Elisa; Poelman, Maartje; Aaspõllu, Anu; Bica, Margarida; Bouzas, Cristina; Carrano, Elena; De Miguel-Etayo, Pilar; Djojosoeparto, Sanne; Gabrijelčič Blenkuš, Mojca; Graca, Pedro; Geffert, Karin; Hebestreit, Antje; Helldán, Anni; Henjum, Sigrun; Huseby, Camilla Sanne; Gregorio, Maria Joao; Kamphuis, Carlijn B.M.; Laatikainen, Tiina; Løvhaug, Anne Lene; Leydon, Clarissa; Luszczynska, Aleksandra; Mäki, Päivi; Martinez, J. Alfredo; Raulio, Susanna; Romaniuk, Piotr; Roos, Gun; Salvador, Clara; Sassi, Franco; Silano, Marco; Sotlar, Ingrid; Specchia, Maria Lucia; de Arriaga, Miguel Telo; Terragni, Laura; Torheim, Liv Elin; Tur, Joseph A.; von Philipsborn, Peter; Harrington, Janas M.; Vandevijvere, Stefanie (2022). Policy implementation and priorities to create healthy food environments using the Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI): A pooled level analysis across eleven European countries. 24 p. The Lancet Regional Health - Europe . Vol. 23.

Henjum, Sigrun; Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; H. Allen, Lindsay; Raael, Ellen; Israelsson, Anna Maria; Shahab-Ferdows, Setareh; Hampel, Daniela (2022). Adequate vitamin B12 and folate status of Norwegian vegans and vegetarians. British Journal of Nutrition .
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3064896

Groufh-Jacobsen, Synne; Bugge, Annechen Bahr; Morseth, Marianne S.; Pedersen, Julia Tsuruta; Henjum, Sigrun (2022). Dietary Habits and Self-Reported Health Measures Among Norwegian Adults Adhering to Plant-Based Diets. 9 p. Frontiers in Nutrition . Vol. 9.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3047334

Edvardsen Tonheim, Live; Asser, Elisabeth Austad; Torheim, Liv Elin; Henjum, Sigrun (2022). Plant-based meat and dairy substitutes on the Norwegian market: Comparing macronutrient content in substitutes with equivalent meat and dairy products. Journal of Nutritional Science (JNS) . Vol. 11.

Henjum, Sigrun; Hjellset, Victoria Telle; Andersen, Eivind; Flåten, Merethe Øyaland; Morseth, Marianne (2022). Developing a risk score for undiagnosed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes among Saharawi refugees in Algeria. 9 p. BMC Public Health . Vol. 22.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2991906

Blikra, Marthe Jordbrekk; Henjum, Sigrun; Aakre, Inger (2022). Iodine from brown algae in human nutrition, with an emphasis on bioaccessibility, bioavailability, chemistry, and effects of processing: A systematic review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety . Vol. 21.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2991438

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Research reports

Bugge, Annechen Bahr; Henjum, Sigrun (2021). Vegetarianisme – en studie av sosiale, praktiske og kroppslige aspekt ved å ha et helt eller delvis vegetarisk spisemønster. ISBN: 978-82-7063-524-5. 56 p.
https://oda.oslomet.no/oda-xmlui/handle/11250/2759...

Torheim, Liv Elin; Løvhaug, Anne Lene; Huseby, Camilla Sanne; Terragni, Laura; Henjum, Sigrun; Roos, Gun (2020). Sunnere matomgivelser i Norge. Vurdering av gjeldende politikk og anbefalinger for videre innsats. Food-EPI 2020. ISBN: 978-82-8364-257-5. 34 p.
https://uni.oslomet.no/se/medier/food-epi-rapporte...

Strand, Tor A; Frøyland, Livar; Haugen, Margaretha; Henjum, Sigrun; Løvik, Martinus; Stea, Tonje Holte; Parr, Christine Louise; Holvik, Kristin (2018). Assessment of dietary intake of molybdenum in relation to tolerable upper intake level. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978-82-8259-302-1. 28 p.
https://vkm.no/download/18.25985ca4161fb19d531a3b0...

Holvik, Kristin; Frøyland, Livar; Haugen, Margaretha; Henjum, Sigrun; Løvik, Martinus; Stea, Tonje Holte; Strand, Tor A; Parr, Christine Louise (2018). Assessment of dietary intake of vitamin K and maximum limits for vitamin K in food supplements. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978-82-8259-300-7. 40 p.
https://vkm.no/download/18.18fcfdf1161d31d8fb92434...

Haugen, Margaretha; Frøyland, Livar; Henjum, Sigrun; Løvik, Martinus; Stea, Tonje Holte; Strand, Tor A; Parr, Christine Louise; Holvik, Kristin (2018). Assessment of dietary intake of manganese in relation to tolerable upper intake level. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978-82-8259-299-4. 32 p.
https://vkm.no/download/18.18fcfdf1161d31d8fb92463...

Løvik, Martinus; Frøyland, Livar; Haugen, Margaretha; Henjum, Sigrun; Stea, Tonje Holte; Strand, Tor A; Parr, Christine Louise; Holvik, Kristin (2018). Assessment of dietary intake of chromium (III) in relation to tolerable upper intake Level. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment. ISBN: 978-82-8259-303-8. 36 p.
https://vkm.no/download/18.25985ca4161fb19d531a38c...

Aakre, Inger; Henjum, Sigrun; Strand, Tor A (2017). Excessive iodine status among refugee women and children from Western Sahara. Possible impact on thyroid function and developmental status. ISBN: 978-82-308-3880-8.
http://www.uib.no/nye-doktorgrader/113033/h%C3%B8y...

Haugen, Margaretha; Lillegaard, Inger Therese L.; Frøyland, Livar; Henjum, Sigrun; Holvik, Kristin; Løvik, Martinus; Skålhegg, Bjørn Steen; Stea, Tonje Holte; Strand, Tor A; Iversen, Per Ole (2017). Assessment of vitamin B6 intake in relation to tolerable upper intake Levels. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety. ISBN: 978-82-8259-260-4. 37 p.
http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2460897

Haugen, Margaretha; Lillegaard, Inger Therese L.; Frøyland, Livar; Henjum, Sigrun; Holvik, Kristin; Løvik, Martinus; Skålhegg, Bjørn Steen; Stea, Tonje Holte; Strand, Tor A (2017). Assessment of vitamin E intake in relation to tolerable upper intake Levels. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety. ISBN: 978-82-521-8526-3. 40 p.
http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2461044

Strand, Tor A; Lillegaard, Inger Therese L.; Frøyland, Livar; Haugen, Margaretha; Henjum, Sigrun; Holvik, Kristin; Løvik, Martinus; Skålhegg, Bjørn Steen; Stea, Tonje Holte; Iversen, Per Ole (2017). Assessment of iron intake in relation to tolerable upper intake Levels. Opinion of the Panel on Nutrition, Dietetic Products, Novel Food and Allergy of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety. ISBN: 978-82-8259-262-8. 28 p.
http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2461033

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Dissemination

Nordkvelle, Kristine; Høium, Kari; Myhrstad, Mari; Tørris, Christine; Henjum, Sigrun (2023). Mat og glede - Kosthold og ernæring for personer med utviklingshemming.

Henjum, Sigrun (2023). A response to 'Highlights of the importance of vitamin B12 for neurological and cognitive function: from pregnancy to childhood'. British Journal of Nutrition .

Henjum, Sigrun (2021). Studenters kunnskap og holdninger til melk. Melk.no. Melk.no.

Henjum, Sigrun (2021). Veien til professor i ernæring- Keff konferanse. Keff konferanse 2021. Keff.

Henjum, Sigrun (2021). «Jodstatus i ulike grupper i Norge og VKMs nytte-risiko vurdering om jodberikning av salt». Seminar ernæringsstudenter UiO. UiO.

Henjum, Sigrun (2021). Iodine presentation_EFSA Focal Point. Gjesteforelesning. EFSA.

Henjum, Sigrun (2021). The benefit-risk assessment of iodization of household salt and salt used in bread and bakery products in Norway. Gjesteforelesning. Department of Nutrition UC Davis.

Bugge, Annechen Bahr; Henjum, Sigrun (2021). Vurderer du å bli vegetarianer? Hele ni av ti vegetarianere sier det er enkelt å si nei til kjøtt.
https://forskning.no/forbruk-mat-og-helse-miljo/vu...

Kvalem, Helen Engelstad; Almendingen, Kari; Brevik, Asgeir; Bye, Asta; Garnweidner-Holme, Lisa; Henjum, Sigrun; Løvhaug, Anne Lene; Molin, Marianne; Morseth, Marianne S.; Myhrstad, Mari; Pettersen, Kjell Sverre; Raael, Ellen; Telle-Hansen, Vibeke; Terragni, Laura; Torheim, Liv Elin; Kirkevold, Marit (2020). Mer ernæringskompetanse for helsepersonell vinner alle på!. Norsk tidsskrift for ernæring (NTFE) .
https://www.ntfe.no/journal/2020/4/p-867/Mer_ern%C...

Torheim, Liv Elin; Løvhaug, Anne Lene; Henjum, Sigrun; Terragni, Laura; Roos, Gun (2020). Evaluation and prioritization of food environment policies in Norway. 12th Nordic Nutrition Conference. The Finnish Society for Nutrition Research.

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